Feet First
Today we jumped in feet first. Campers were all in because today was camper’s choice day. Today campers were able to choose their activities, choose t...
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Right On Target
If I were to ask you why you sent your child to camp, what would you say? Maybe it was to have fun, make memories, make new friends, try something new...
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It All Starts With Courage
In the first few days of camp, I am overwhelmed by the courage at Camp Highlander. Leaving home for two weeks for summer camp takes an incredible amou...
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Session B Opening Day!
Opening Day was absolutely fantastic! As each car pulled through the gates of camp, the staff got more and more excited about the session ahead. We we...
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Ma(y)king the Most of Your Time at Camp!
Believe it or not, May is already halfway over! Depending on which session(s) you’re attending, that means you have between 25 days (for Kick Off Camp...
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March Into Summer!
Every off-season, as the days grow colder and shorter, we get right to work making updates all throughout camp. Some years we build brand new cabins o...
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The Legacy Project
In all we do, we seek to provide a way for our campers, counselors and alumni to be a part of this mountain home and the ‘One Love’ of our camp family...
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Hearts of Highlander
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched - they must be felt with the heart.
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News from Old Forge Mountain
Today was the last full day of activities together as a cabin unit. We always say that it is not WHAT you are doing, it is WHO you are doing it with t...
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Walking on Sunshine
It was a beautiful day on Old Forge Mountain! Truly perfect! We woke up to chilly temperatures (63 degrees), and the campers and staff came down to Re...
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Sunday Traditions
I LOVE Sundays at camp! The Sunday schedule is completely different from every other day of the week, but it is always really special. Sundays at camp...
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This is Me!
The noblest art is that of making others happy.
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Let it Reign
Today was the first day of the session where the rain stayed around for a little longer this afternoon than we wanted it to. As I sit and write this b...
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Highlander's Got Talent
The cabin unit is the heart and soul of the Camp Highlander culture. It fosters a sense of belonging and value in each and every one of its campers. I...
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The Best Party in the USA
July 4th is one my favorite days at camp! We stray from the regular camp schedule to have the BIGGEST birthday party for America! This July 4th is def...
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Attitude is a Choice
Life is ten percent what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.
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Smiles that Speak
A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
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Come One, Come All to the Greatest Show of Them All!
As the gates opened at 9:00 am for Opening Day, I found myself singing “THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW!” Have you seen The Greatest Showman? If not, you ne...
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Passing the Torch
Dear Camp Highlander Family, Shelley and I happily shared a lifelong dream of one day owning and operating a summer camp. Our goal was to use this dre...
Read MoreLiving Camp Happy Every Day
One of the things I find amazing about camp is that every day is a day that ends in “y.” Now, you might be thinking, “Of course it is, Melissa! Every ...
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Four Ways to Make CH2018 the Best Summer Ever!
New Year’s resolutions are set each January by those seeking to improve their lives with the incoming year. From diets and fitness plans to financial ...
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Summer Fades, CHIF is Forever!
Summer is officially over. The days have grown shorter, the temperature has dropped, and the trees throughout camp are freckled with the first colors ...
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